Royal F. Oakes and Connor M. Oakes
Too Many Lawyers
Too Many Lawyers goes beyond the headlines about laws and court cases to tell listeners what developments in the law really mean, and how the stories impact real people. The hosts are each lawyers and legal analysts, but beyond that couldn’t be more different. One, Royal Oakes, is a libertarian, baby boomer and dad, who’s been offering analysis on network radio and television for decades; the other, Connor Oakes, is a progressive millennial and son of Royal Oakes, who offers a fresh take on the legal world. TML knows what podcast listeners want to hear about, and delivers – subjects include:--...
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Jul 8, 2026
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Will Sean "Diddy" Combs Get Bail And Fly His Jet To Switzerland? 19.09.2024 28:53
It was a very bad week for rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs – indicted on sex trafficking charges, and denied bail -- he'll be locked up for a year or more awaiting trial. The judge may have worried Diddy would ride his Gulfstream to Switzerland, and become Roman Polanski's roommate. And, is TikTok about to lose a court battle, meaning it’ll be kicked out of America? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
Should This Judge Be Impeached? 12.09.2024 56:23
A high school class takes a field trip to court, and little Cindy winds up in cuffs and a jump suit – seems she talked back to the judge when he scolded her for dozing off. Will his honor be looking for a job as a bailiff? Plus: --- Should cops be allowed to use AI to write their police reports – even though, sometimes, Chat GPT hallucinates? --- And, how cranky are the Dems, now that a...
Are You Ready For Lawyers With Balls? 05.09.2024 40:56
The rumors are true! The podcast "Too Many Lawyers" will continue, but when we go video and invite guests to play pool, the show becomes "Lawyers With Balls." Watch for Larry Wilmore and others in the coming weeks. Meantime, inquiring minds want to know: Will Donald Trump be sentenced to prison on September 18? Don't laugh – the judge is not a fan, who's on record saying "I don't want to hear abou...
Why Did Tom Girardi Testify In His Fraud Trial? 30.08.2024 40:56
Super-lawyer Tom Girardi, on trial for fraud, claimed dementia as a defense. Should he have testified, sounding at times articulate and amusing? And, has a NYT columnist lost her mind? She thinks it's great the DMV has lousy service because it's the only time privileged white people get to encounter women of color. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
Should UCLA Have Had A Jew-Free Zone? 26.08.2024 40:56
Should UCLA have allowed the maintenance of a “Jew-free zone” on campus during pro-Palestinian protests? Well no – duh – but why did it take an order by a furious federal judge to shut down the racist encampment? And, should drug dealers – like the one who allegedly killed Friends star Matthew Perry – be charged with murder? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...
Will Trump Face A Pre-Election Criminal Trial In The January 6 Election Interference Case? 14.08.2024 40:56
Yes, the Supreme Court told the D.C. trial court judge to sort out the allegations against Trump – were they official duties, giving him immunity from prosecution? Well the judge may have a joker up her sleeve – a mini-trial, to answer SCOTUS’ question, may achieve the Democrats’ dream of one more pre-election trial for Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...
Should We Lock Up Crazy People? 08.08.2024 40:57
Believe it or not, California’s progressive governor, Gavin Newsom, wants to lock up the crazy people. He calls it “involuntary conservatorship,” and he’s shocking his liberal pals. But, unless something’s done about California’s burgeoning tent city homeless population, well, it doesn’t look good on the governor’s resume. He’s looking to build shelters to accommodate 10,000 Californians who have...
Bankruptcy Judges Are Getting Picky! 01.08.2024 40:57
Back in the day, you rack up a jillion dollars in debt, then whoosh – it's gone with a bankruptcy filing. Not so much now: --- Johnson & Johnson thought they'd get rid of 61,000 claims that their talc products contain asbestos and cause cancer – the bankruptcy judge said, "Nice try." --- The Supreme Court rejected the Sacker family's attempt to win immunity from suits through its compa...
If Joe & Kamala's Freaky Friday Routine Works In November, Will We See Big Changes For The Supreme Court? 26.07.2024 40:57
Dems are giddy over their chances with Biden out of the way. If there's a blue wave in November, what's next for the Supreme Court? --- Will Congress limit the types of cases SCOTUS may consider? (Yes, they can do that!) --- Will we see age limits, term limits and an expansion of the size of the Court – maybe including 3 new progressives appointed by President Harris? --- Will...
Baldwin Walks - Jack Smith Is Fired - And A Guy Nearly Assassinates Trump 18.07.2024 40:57
Could the last week have been any bigger? We probe the shocking collapse of the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin. Will a Trump appointee’s tossing of the Mar-A-Lago documents case hold up on appeal? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Will Biden's Future Be Determined By Politics, Or The Law? 11.07.2024 40:56
--- Will Democrats try to dump Biden based on the 25th Amendment, a path to taking the car keys away from an incompetent president? --- What about the convention – if Biden hangs in, must his primary delegates vote for him? --- And, can Dems freaking out over Kamala’s chances really get away with leapfrogging over the VP? ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:58; 19:00; 35:01 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Doubleheader! The Debate/Debacle, and SCOTUS finally decides if an Ex-Presient May be Prosecuted! 05.07.2024 59:00
History was made this week: Never before has the Supreme Court decided an ex-president may be criminally prosecuted, at least for SOMETHING. And never before has a presidential debater admitted, “I almost fell asleep right there on the stage! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
THE OJ SIMPSON LOW-SPEED CHASE TURNED 30 THIS WEEK! LESSONS OF THE SIMPSON SAGA 22.06.2024 40:57
OJ Simpson’s low-speed chase was 30 years ago this week. I sit down with my radio colleagues who covered the trial, Steve Kindred and Ken Jeffries, for a look back. Will “cameras in the courtroom” ever recover from the OJ trial? And was OJ’s 9-year Vegas sentence payback for the murder jury letting him off? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...
Another Week, Another High-Profile Trial Jury Verdict - Joe Biden's Hometown Jury Convicts Hunter! 14.06.2024 56:18
One Hunter Biden juror is spilling the beans: They felt sorry for him, they’re rooting for probation not jail -- but when Hunter’s daughter testified, admitting she and her dad swapped texts about him visiting his drug dealer the day after the gun purchase, the guilty verdict was sealed. And: Will Trump get jail time? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
Trump In NYC Was The Warmup Act - - Now The Headliner: Hunter Biden Goes On Trial On Gun Charges In Delaware! 07.06.2024 40:56
Awkward moment at the Hunter Biden Delaware gun trial – his wife screamed at a Trump adviser in the hallway, “You don’t belong here you Nazi piece of S” – only she didn’t say “S”. Plus, the GOP mantra in the Stormy Daniels trial was heard in Delaware: “But for his last name, these charges never would have been brought” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
If Trump's Convicted, Can He Convince The Appeals Court To Turbocharge His Appeal, Hoping To Turn It Around Before Election Day? 30.05.2024 47:25
The hush money trial jury hit the ground running, immediately asking for testimony readbacks. If Trump’s convicted, his lawyers may say hey, prosecutors argued the public deserves to know the outcome before the election. Does that apply to an appeal as well? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Down to The Wire: Will Trump Hear His Stormy Verdict The Week of Memorial Day? 23.05.2024 1:03:51
The Stormy case will soon be in the jurors’ hands. Inquiring minds want to know: Was Michael Cohen so devastatingly bad on the stand he blew up the DA’s case? Why didn’t Trump testify? And you heard it here first: If the jury is hung, will the judge book a second trial before the November election? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...
Should Wall Street Say "You're Fired" To Pro-Palestine Protesters? 16.05.2024 40:58
Should Ivy League Palestine protesters lose their fancy Wall Street jobs? And, will Biden and Trump really get together on the debate stage? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A Guy Wins $5k By Sending A Nude Photo Of His Ex To An Adult Magazine's "Girl Next Door" Contest - Is He In Hot Water? 08.05.2024 53:35
It’s an all “Guess the Verdict” episode, with one wacky lawsuit after another. May a city sue a professional clown for feeding expired parking meters? A guy wins five grand by sending a nude photo of his ex to an adult magazine’s “Girl Next Door” contest – is he in trouble? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...
What Happens If Donald Trump Goes To Jail? 02.05.2024 40:58
Will Donald Trump welcome a jail sentence for contempt? Incarceration doesn’t sound enjoyable, but Trump’s campaign ad will write itself: Here I am behind bars courtesy of a Democrat judge and a Democrat DA, while Biden jets around, campaigning. And, will Michael Cohen survive cross-examination? Without a smoking gun document to help show Trump KNEW his company’s records were falsified, the jury c...
Pecker Kicks Off The Trump Trial! 24.04.2024 52:04
A Trump criminal trial is on. But, did the DA commit a huge blunder by getting the judge to let the DA use a laundry list of Trump sins, IF he takes the stand? The order may keep him from testifying, which may prevent his conviction. On the lighter side, Disneyland’s beloved “Goofy” has been sued for battery. ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:59; 19:00; 35:02; 40:54 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Does Trump Have A Golden Ticket That'll Cancel Out A Stormy Conviction? 18.04.2024 55:16
Does Donald Trump have a secret weapon? If the jury splits the baby in the Stormy Daniels trial and finds him guilty of a misdemeanor, but acquits him on the felony charge, will he walk, since the statute of limitations on the lesser charge ran 4 years before the case was filed? ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:58; 19:00; 35:02; 40:54 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...
It's Christmas In April - Congress May Give Everyone A 4-Day Workweek - With No Cut In Pay! 11.04.2024 40:56
Bernie Sanders wants Congress to give everybody a 4-day workweek – 32 hours of work, and 40 hours of pay! Claims he’s not trying to buy votes, he just wants folks to get more out of life. And, some want Congress to legalize the sale of human organs – should you be able to sell a kidney for fifty grand? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...
After 235 Years A President Goes On Trial! Can You Guess The Verdict? 04.04.2024 40:56
New York City’s voters rendered a verdict against Trump in 2020 – Biden 87%, Trump 12%. How will the 12 Manhattan jurors vote in the Stormy Daniels hush money criminal trial? The balloon lifts April 15. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Did Shohei Ohtani Dodge A Bullet? 29.03.2024 40:56
Shohei Ohtani is a 21st century superstar, but he’s making folks look backwards – think the movie “Damn Yankees,” and the 1919 Black Sox gambling scandal. Plus, Donald Trump had a wild week: His appeal bond was slashed by $300 million, but he has a rendezvous with the Stormy Daniels jury, on tax day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...
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